Statins are commonly prescribed to lower cardiovascular risk in primary and secondary prevention. Despite their well known efficacy with relatively low NNTs, statin withdrawal is a common event for several reasons. Patients often stop statin therapies for long or short periods of time. Even a short term statin withdrawal can have dramatic consequences on atherosclerotic plaque stability, owing to a rebound in cholesterol levels and inflammation. Previous studies have demonstrated worsening of inflammation and endothelial function after a short-term statin withdrawal. This may be even more dramatic in patients who are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, such as diabetic patients.